Also known as Bittern PS and BPS Bittern
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
Bittern Primary School is also known as Bittern PS and BPS Bittern.
Bittern Primary School draws students from the Bittern Primary School.
Bittern Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.9/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 978 (37th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Bittern Primary School has about 78 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 11 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 437, Writing 444, Numeracy 416, Spelling 428 and Grammar 415. Year 5 students averaged Reading 488, Writing 475, Numeracy 475, Spelling 458 and Grammar 499. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Bittern Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Bittern Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 78 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bittern Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bittern Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Bittern Primary School is located in Bittern, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 978 (37th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.